Lemon Wild Alaska Crab
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 min, not including cooking rice
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 oz crab, 1 cup rice per serving
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs. Wild Alaska Crab
- 2 Cups Chicken Stock, prepared
- 2/3 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
- 2 Tsp. Fresh Ginger, chopped fine
- 2-3 Tbsp. Sugar, granulated
- 4 Tbsp. Cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 Cup Sherry
- 4 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 3 Tbsp. Cilantro, chopped
- 4 Cups Brown Rice, prepared, hot
- 1 Cup Chow Mein Noodles
- 4 Tsp. Sesame Oil
- Lemon Zest as needed
- Salt and Pepper as needed
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 717 |
| Total fat | 18g |
| Saturated fat | 3g |
| Calories from fat | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg |
| Protein | 51g |
| Carbohydrates | 79g |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Sodium | 2906mg |
| Calcium | 135mg |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 90mg |
Instructions
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Step 1 Prepare crab
Separate the crab at its natural joints, and crack the shells for easy eating later, hold aside.
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Step 2 Prepare sauce
Heat a large wok or sauté pan, add the stock, lemon juice, soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons sesame oil, ginger and sugar, to taste. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved. In a separate bowl, blend the sherry with the cornstarch until smooth. Add the sherry mix to simmering liquid and stir well while sauce thickens. Add the cilantro, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add the crab and toss to coat, heat for 3-4 minutes tossing occasionally.
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Step 3 To serve
Place 1 cup of brown rice on each of 4 serving plates. Divide the crab and sauce evenly among the 4 plates. Garnish each plate with 1/4 cup chow mein noodles, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and then sprinkle with lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 717 |
| Total fat | 18g |
| Saturated fat | 3g |
| Calories from fat | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg |
| Protein | 51g |
| Carbohydrates | 79g |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Sodium | 2906mg |
| Calcium | 135mg |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 90mg |
